My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each

have time to think it over." Nicole, surprised, considered what Lawrence's

moment she failed to return, Jared would certainly notice

her time raised questions about whether he felt confident in his security here or if he had

she could delve deeper into her thoughts, Ian's entrance

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whispered, subtly informing them

this information,

seemed they were planning to leave San Joto, possibly taking her

raised the stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence intended

mind, yet the complexities and

glancing outside instinctively, she knew her chances of escaping were

to have you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to

you away from San

find a way to

as if we had never come

Lawrence would resort to